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    Rani

    3.7 (49 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Butter Naan
    Gabriella D.

    Took out from here and tried the Palak Paneer, Paneer Masala, Malai Kofta & Naan in a comparison to other local Indian spots. The paneer was incredibly soft, to the point that the pieces stuck together (see photo). The Palak & Masala were both tasty and fresh. The Malai was definitely a downfall--the dumpling was way too mushy and flavorless. Naan was okay, but too charred. Definitely not in the top places we've tried in the area.

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    Cib S.

    I agree with many of the other reviews; this is not a standard restaurant, it is an "upscale Indian restaurant." The service is excellent, there were so many staff that came to see to our needs. The restaurant itself looks new and clean and is designed very well. They have a very extensive selection of drinks including beer, wine, liquor.. The food is where I have an issue. Although the food was very tasty, it was not the best Indian cuisine I've had and it does not justify the price. For paying over $30 for a shrimp dish and getting only 6-7 shrimps in a medium sized bowl, I don't think is fair. All the dishes were similar in size; medium sized bowl, with a meager amount of protein. And the paratha was $10 for two very thin pieces, that were not really all that good; if this is what "Laccha Paratha" is supposed to be, I won't be ordering it at any restaurant. The restaurant and food are still very good, the only issue I have is the portion sizes. It still gets 4.5 stars mainly because all the staff were excellent and the ambiance is very nice.

    Devika P.

    Loved Rani! Nice restaurant with good service and ambiance. They have very "showy" menu items that are both tasty and fun - not to mention a great photo op! Enjoyed the popular Hariyali paneer, they serve it on a banana leaf and they torch the edges of it in order to offer a better flavor and to marinate it better. I enjoyed the service at Rani as servers were very knowledgeable about the menu and offered good suggestions, and asked me all of the right questions. Also loved the jalebi churro that was served on top of coffee malai and with sweet, fresh fruit -- sooo delicious and I wish I had saved some more room. We enjoyed all of the cocktails we tried, and there were many to choose from. I loved the gulabi rani rose drink (served with smoke!) and paan martini. Mango mojito was also a must try and great way to end the hefty meal. Nice interior, and all of the food was presented very well. You can tell that they put a lot of work and care into this restaurant! Overall I would come here again, and probably ask for a spicy dish as I feel I got more of a mild taste. Pricey but a great time! Really good spot for girls night/ day, date night, or a nice meal with family/ friends, especially on the more upscale side in Hamilton/Trenton area.

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    German C.

    Just had the mango lassi-- passing by to get a drink -- the place was very beautiful inside

    Complementary at the bar
    James F.

    We tried Rani last night. It's the newest Indian spot to hit the bordentown/Robbinsville/Hamilton area. First impressions were very solid. The bar and the decor are fantastic. Beautifully done. The servers and bartenders were very attentive. I sat down at the bar and within a minute someone had complimentary papadam in front of me. Drinks were tasty but quite expensive. $17 for mixed drinks. $12-$15 for a glass of wine. For dinner we were sat in the main dining room, it became quite busy which is good to see for a young restaurant. We started with two appetizers the chicken Tangri kabab and Riyasate Seekh-E-Kabab. Both very good, marinated well and very very tender. We split the goat/mutton biryani and it was fantastic. We also had the Saoji chicken which had great flavor but a bit too many bones for my taste. Additionally we tried the veggie dish: Dal Makhani which had terrific flavor. Also - the garlic naan was fantastic!!! The cost was quite high, bill was close to $200 for 3-4 drinks and 3 entrees . But it was good enough to try again even at that price.

    Jalebi Churros With Coffee Malai
    Jenny G.

    Had the pleasure of visiting this new restaurant for lunch on a Monday. The place is beautiful, nicely decorated, the colors are vibrant and modern. The service was fast which I expected as there were only 2 tables at this time. The food was very tasty, my friends and I really enjoyed the garlic butter and garlic cheese naan. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is for the price compared to portion, a dish with 4 cheese dumplings is steep at almost $20 and the drinks (mock-tails) were just as expensive as the regular cocktails. The dessert was named Jalebi churro but in all honestly was just a churro, nothing impressive.

    Rani
    Brad M.

    Rani is a new fine dining Indian restaurant on the Hamilton/Robbinsville border. It takes the place of a vacant former Thai restaurant. They've removed the fountain and installed a bar and lounge area. This looks like a nice spot for a late night drink. It also would be a nice happy hour spot. I hear their cocktails and mocktails are very good. My review is based on doing take out. We ordered the Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan, and Chicken dum Biryani. The Butter chicken came with the choice of a side so we picked the naan instead of rice and just made our own rice at home. All of the food was very good. I didn't specify a spice level and it was all at a spice level of zero so make sure to indicate if you want your food to have kick to it (I would have liked it spicy but wanted to see what their baseline was for my first order). The prices are a bit steep for the part of Mercer County with entrees in the mid to upper $20s. Everything is a good $10 more per entree than you'd pay at Singh's Kitchen 2 miles west down Rt. 33 - but that's people Rani is goin for an elevated experience. So if you're just doing takeout Rani might not be the best value but we enjoyed everything we ordered. With Palace of Asia on Quakerbride Road in Lawrence closing and becoming Zara's, Rani appears to be a suitable replacement for fine dining Indian food in the area.

    Megan K.

    Rani was a fantastic dining experience conveniently close to home! The food was delicious across the board and service was friendly and attentive. Siddesh made sure our experience was fantastic from start to finish. Our table was kept clean, our waters were always full. Rani also offers a full bar with craft cocktails served with a flourish. I highly recommend and will definitely be back!

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    Met my high expectations. Food was creative and delicious. So were the cocktails. And dessert. Will definitely return.

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    First time here - great ambiance and great food. Thanks Vic and team for an excellent first time experience.

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    Great food and drinks . Love the Ambiance and service . Must try Palak chaat and lamb shank Nihari.

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    Raza’s at Hamilton - Truffle fries

    Raza’s at Hamilton

    3.9(42 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$$

    I went to Raza's for a Friday lunch meeting, which is how many small human dramas begin. It was…read morenoon when the doors opened and inside stood one poor young man tasked with running the entire dining room by himself. This was not a metaphor. This was a fact. And yet he performed a yeoman's job, moving from table to table with the calm bravery of someone who has accepted his fate and decided to try his best to do right by strangers anyway. The room itself was lovely, still dressed up for the holidays like a house that refuses to admit the season has moved on. It was pleasant to sit there and feel briefly insulated from the outside world, which was surely still doing whatever it does to people who skip lunch. I ordered the Wild Mushroom Risotto. It was delicious, earthy and comforting, the sort of dish that suggests someone in the kitchen cares. The portion, however, was modest for the price, leaving me fed but contemplative. My companions ordered a Caesar salad with salmon and a wedge salad with chicken, and both appeared content, which is often the highest praise one can expect at midday. With tip, the bill came to about one hundred dollars for three people at lunch, which felt a bit steep for what landed on the table. There is no crime in that, but it does linger in the mind afterward. So here we are. A good meal, a kind and overworked server, a pleasant room, and food that was enjoyable but not generous. Given the abundance of good eating options nearby, it will probably be a while before I return. I do not regret going. I am simply aware that time, money, and lunches are all finite things. Which is something worth remembering anywhere you eat, including places you like.

    Terrible service !!…read more 1. Came here at 6:45 WITH reservations ahead and ended up getting a table an hour and a half later 2. Didn't get the food after 2 hours of waiting and it wasn't busy at all 3. Food wasn't even good 4. People were being rude and banging on stalls and yelling the bathroom 5. Only reason I didn't vote it 1 (other than it not letting me) was because the waiter was nice Ruined Mother's Day. Update: the owner came over and they're trying their best. thanks.

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    VintEdge Wine Bar and Lounge - Inside

    VintEdge Wine Bar and Lounge

    4.2(104 reviews)
    24.0 mi

    Came here on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving with a friend because we got burned at DeLucia's…read moreBrick Oven Pizza in Raritan (they ran out of dough, the heck). This wine bar is way too cute for its own good. My friend and I split the Truffle Fries and the Cheese and Bread Charcuterie Board -- I always finish my food and I could not finish this. Make sure you have 3 people to tackle it. Like another patron said, this place is intimate and loud at the same time. They only have one bottle menu somehow in 2025, so you might have to wait a little to see it. Just saying. I think they only had 2 people working somehow, but we didn't have to wait egregiously for anything. Overall, highly recommend!

    This is a combo review of 2 visits. As they were both FIVE STARS you'll be okay…read more Visit one: Last month I was feeling frisky ::meow:: after a work event at the courthouse and wasn't ready to go home. I literally said to myself as I drove around Somerville that I wish there was a wine or cocktail bar for...mature people like myself to chill at. So I looked up wine bars and boom - VintEdge was right down the street. I came in around 9pm, picked a comfy seat by the window, and ordered. Can you believe I had never had an espresso martini until that evening?? So my first was a pumpkin espresso martini. Well I may have had 2. And another drink. Ahem. The service was great, not fussy, and I wasn't rushed even as we approached last call. Visit 2: having heard about my great experience there alone, my cousin arranged to meet me there last week. Or so she thought. Through a series of mutual miscommunications, I was here at the crib waiting for her, while she was at the wine bar waiting for me. Once we figured that out, she got us some food to go and we ate here at home. Verdict: -excellent seating options - stools, couches, chairs -food is so so good. Tartare, truffle fries. Fig jam pizza -drinks include awesome bottles and seasonal takes on old favorites This could be my new spot.

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    Brick Farm Tavern - Taurus Moon Burger

    Brick Farm Tavern

    3.9(386 reviews)
    13.2 mi
    $$$

    My wife and I came to Brick Farm Tavern for my birthday dinner since we like trying someplace new…read morein the area. The setting is very nice. It has a rustic farmhouse feel (wood floors with wide boards, multiple fireplaces) but still comes across as more upscale than your typical tavern. The dining room has a warm atmosphere without being too loud, so you can actually have a conversation without shouting. We started with the seasonal pickle plate (beets, carrots, cauliflower, cucumber, fennel, olives) and the bread plate (three different breads with two different butters and olive oil). Both were a good way to kick things off. The pickled vegetables had a nice variety and the bread was fresh and paired well with the accompaniments. For our entrees, my wife went with the homemade pasta while I chose the Wagyu NY strip steak cooked medium rare with bourbon maple glazed root vegetables. The steak was cooked exactly as requested and had great flavor. The root vegetables added a nice sweetness that complemented the dish well. My wife really enjoyed her pasta and had enough to take some home. To finish the night, we had the mozzarella gelato (yes, you read that right - mozzarella), along with tea for my wife and coffee and Sambuca for me. The gelato was a unique dessert and a nice way to wrap up the meal. Our waitress Jemma was very friendly and attentive throughout the night without being overbearing. Overall, everything was very good. This is definitely a place we would return to, especially for a nice dinner out.

    This was a large historic farmhouse with a menu that changes often. They source most of their food…read moreright from their farms which was cool to see. The service was very friendly, and the food came out promptly. They also provided complimentary champagne for our celebration. For appetizers, the duck bacon and vegetable fritters ($16) and hand-made potato and cheese pierogies ($19) were ordered. The fritters consisted of house cured and smoked duck breast with a whipped lemon ricotta. There were two present and each were fried perfectly. The lemon ricotta was definitely needed to pair with the salty fritter. It was a great compliment. The pierogies were of the squash variety and they came with caramelized onions and sauteed greens. There were about five or six substantial size pierogies and each sized appropriately. The squash layer really made them airy and the filling was tasty. The onions were a little too soft as there was some type of broth present. The greens were ideal though. For an entrée, I had the signature tavern burger ($38). It was a cold smoked grass-fed ground beef patty with caramelized onion, bone marrow, bacon jam, and potato wedges. I also had the gruyere and bacon added to the burger for no extra fee. When I initially ordered, I thought the bone marrow was just going to be on the burger, but I was wrong. Right next to the burger was one of bigger bone marrows I have seen. It was very good with the onions and bacon pieces. The marrow itself paired nicely with the bacon and onions. For the burger itself, I opted for it to be medium rare, and it came out perfect. There was an ideal ratio of bread to filling. The bacon jam was not too overpowerful, and the meat was seasoned well. The potato wedges which I believe were cooked in tallow were also large. They were crispy and seasoned nicely too. It was a well put together meal. I also tried the lamb being offered that night which I believe came with a lamb sausage and a shallot tzatziki. This was solid as well, but there were a number of fatty pieces I was surprised to see. For dessert, the mozzarella gelato ($12) was ordered. Yes, this had to be ordered to give it a try, and it was well received. There was not an overpowerful flavor of cheese, which I was afraid of. It did taste like mozzarella, but not overwhelming. The actual gelato was very creamy too, which I am sure helped. Will I go back? I would.

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    Escape Resort, Restaurant & Bar - Adult Nightlife

    Escape Resort, Restaurant & Bar

    4.5(6 reviews)
    14.4 mi

    The NAC that's one of the most bipolar opinions about it when it comes to politics and professional…read moremanagement. In my opinion, it is the best gym around and it is truly a lifestyle beyond anything. The Escape is the perfect place to do exactly that. The bartenders admittedly spike the drinks with extra alcohol, and God knows what else ;)

    Friends who were NAC members invited me to Escape Resort as their guest before Covid. Although I…read morehad been inside the facility several times over the years, I had never seen the new outdoor pools and water park theme up close. Have to say that while it appears to be an amusement park from beyond the fence with massive water slides and multiple aquamarine pools for various uses; from within it makes more sense and is actually quite attractive in a hyperactive way. Happy Hour with half price drinks was a good deal, and the bar food offerings were also well designed to complement the alcoholic drinks, if not all that tasty, nor compelling in their own right. So many people in a relatively small space around the bar, that conversation was a bit challenging. Plenty of alternative distractions among the many "beautiful" folks who enjoy being the center of attention, and know how to do it right, especially when encouraged with beverage. With music playing in the background the experience was a mixed bag. Clearly, the plan is a bit over the top, and made for people with kids or those who like this glitterati experience. Yet, there was a full house that evening, and business was booming. Covid put an end to the crowds for the last year, but I suspect the club will be back in action full tilt come vaccinations and reduced mask wearing. I'm the more cautious type, and will wait a while before accepting my next invitation.

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